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Portrait von Erlach with his Family
Portrait von Erlach with his Family is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Antoine Pesne. It dates from 1711 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
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Overview
Portrait von Erlach with his Family is an oil painting created by Antoine Pesne in 1711. It is now held at the State Hermitage Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man, likely von Erlach, with his family. The group is arranged in a formal composition, with the man standing prominently in the foreground, accompanied by a woman and several children.
Technique & Style
The painting features a strong contrast between light and dark, achieved through the use of chiaroscuro. The man's elaborate gold attire is rendered in intricate detail, while the surrounding figures and objects are depicted in more subdued tones.
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Artist
Antoine Pesne (French pronunciation: ) (29 May 1683 – 5 August 1757) was a French-born court painter of Prussia.
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